"The Cracker Horse" Written by Vicky Baldwin
Accompaniment and reading by Terry James Swett.
Florida Cracker Association News, Events, Updates
Cracker Horses –
Florida’s Heritage Horse
It’s official! On the last day of the Florida legislative session, May 2, 2008, lawmakers voted to designate the Florida Cracker Horse as the state’s official heritage horse.
Florida Cracker Horse Raffle The raffle of a Florida Cracker Horse filly is in support of the Association’s educational scholarship program. To purchase tickets, please contact Jack Gillen at 352.494.2995. Click here for image of filly and ticket costs.
Bob Barry Fall Ride The BBFR is scheduled for the weekend of October 17, 2008, at River Rise State Park.
Bill Boston and Judi Allison
Photo by Chris Mikula
De Soto Landing Tribute FCHA members Bill Boston and Judi Allison participated in the 469th Commemoration of the landing of the De Soto Expedition at De Soto National Memorial in Bradenton, Florida. On Saturday, April 26, the “Conquistadors” helped reenact the event as they rode along the Manatee River.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently produced a video stating “Cracker horses are living, tangible links to Florida’s history….”
For those interested in purchasing a shirt with the FCHA logo (above) please contact:
